EdD Doctorate of Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

Programme overview

Advance your career and influence educational practice with the Doctorate in Education (EdD) at Canterbury Christ Church University, a professional doctoral programme designed for experienced educators, academics, and practitioners in sectors such as education, social work, and health. This part-time doctoral pathway integrates your professional expertise with advanced research training, enabling you to lead innovation, influence policy, and contribute meaningfully to your field.

Department: Teaching, Education and Childhood | Duration: 5 years (Part-time) | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Critically analyse educational policy, theory, and practice to understand their impact on professional settings. Develop advanced research methodologies and design rigorous doctoral-level studies. Core modules include Year 1: Critical Thinking for Doctoral Research, Investigating Professional Practice, Methods and Methodologies Part 1; Year 2: Methods and Methodologies Part 2, Process, Proposal and Publication Part 1, Process, Proposal and Publication Part 2.

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Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements: An undergraduate first degree. A Master’s degree in an area related to education and/or social studies (or one that contains a significant element of social research), or evidence of further study that equips you to engage in scholarly and research activity at doctoral level. Substantial experience in a professional education, social work, health, or related background. This might include administrative experience or experience at any level of educational or training provision in the public, private, or voluntary sector. A successful interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,565 a year (2026/27). Part-time annual tuition fee (UK) Source

International applicants: GBP 10,040 a year (2026/27). Part-time annual tuition fee (overseas) Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 5 years (Part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://studentrecords.canterbury.ac.uk//urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=D09RPCEDUC001&code2=0002

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